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Gravit Designer vs Things 3

Gravit Designer logo

Gravit Designer

Software

Free vector graphics editor in the cloud

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Things 3 logo

Things 3

Software

The award-winning personal task manager

From
$9.99/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Gravit Designer has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Gravit Designer the Gravit Designer brand and domain designer.io were retired and now redirect live to CorelDRAW, confirming the standalone product no longer exists under its own name; Things 3 no team collaboration, task sharing, or task assignment features
  • They diverge on capability: Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, Things 3 covers Today view.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Gravit Designer and Things 3 actually diverge.

Attributes where Gravit Designer and Things 3 differ
AttributeGravit DesignerThings 3
Starting priceFree$9.99/one-time
Pricing modelfreemiumUnknown
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, WebmacOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS
Founded20142004

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Gravit Designer

  • Vector drawing
  • Bezier tools
  • Shape tools
  • Typography
  • Gradient tools
  • Symbols
  • Layers
  • Cloud storage

Only in Things 3

  • Today view
  • Projects and areas
  • Quick entry
  • Tags
  • Calendar integration
  • Apple Calendar
  • Siri
  • Shortcuts

Both cover

  • Macos support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Gravit Designer

  • Logo designnot Things 3
  • Vector illustrationnot Things 3
  • Icon designnot Things 3
  • Web graphicsnot Things 3

Things 3

  • Schedulingnot Gravit Designer
  • Appointment bookingnot Gravit Designer
  • Time trackingnot Gravit Designer
  • Resource managementnot Gravit Designer
  • Team coordinationnot Gravit Designer

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Gravit Designer

  • The Gravit Designer brand and domain designer.io were retired and now redirect live to CorelDRAW, confirming the standalone product no longer exists under its own name

Things 3

  • No team collaboration, task sharing, or task assignment features
  • Apple ecosystem only, with no Windows, Android, or web version
  • No third-party app integrations beyond Apple's ecosystem
  • Cannot attach files or images to tasks, only text notes
  • No time blocking or calendar integration for scheduling tasks into specific time slots

Pricing, plan by plan

Gravit Designer

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Cloud storage
    • All design tools
    • SVG support

Things 3

$9.99/one-time
  • iPhone/Watch$9.99/one-time
  • iPad$19.99/one-time
  • Mac$49.99/one-time

Which should you pick?

Choose Gravit Designer if

  • You need vector drawing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Web.
  • You also want bezier tools.
Gravit Designer review

Choose Things 3 if

  • You need today view.
  • You work on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS.
  • You also want projects and areas.
Things 3 review

Questions people ask

Is Gravit Designer or Things 3 better?
Neither clearly leads. Gravit Designer starts at Free and Things 3 at $9.99/one-time, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Gravit Designer or Things 3?
Gravit Designer has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Gravit Designer and $9.99/one-time for Things 3.
Does Gravit Designer or Things 3 run on more platforms?
Gravit Designer runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Web. Things 3 runs on macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, visionOS.
Can I use Gravit Designer for free?
Yes. Gravit Designer has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Things 3 starts at $9.99/one-time.
What is Gravit Designer best used for?
Gravit Designer is most often used for logo design, vector illustration, icon design, web graphics. Of those, logo design and vector illustration are not what Things 3 is typically brought in for.
What can Gravit Designer do that Things 3 cannot?
Gravit Designer covers Vector drawing, Bezier tools, Shape tools, Typography. Things 3 covers Today view, Projects and areas, Quick entry, Tags. Both handle Macos support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Things 3: Does Things 3 support team collaboration?

No. Things 3 is designed for individual use only with no task sharing, team workspaces, task assignment, or commenting features.

Source
Things 3: What platforms does Things 3 run on?

Things 3 is exclusive to Apple devices: macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and visionOS. There is no Windows, Android, or web version.

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Things 3: How much does Things 3 cost?

Things 3 uses a one-time purchase model: $9.99 for iPhone/Watch, $19.99 for iPad, and $49.99 for Mac. Total cost for all platforms is approximately $80 with no subscription required.

Source
Things 3: Does Things 3 sync across devices?

Yes. Things Cloud keeps your to-dos in sync across all your Apple devices automatically. There is no extra cost for cloud synchronization.

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Things 3: Can you attach files or images to tasks in Things 3?

No. Things 3 does not support attachments. You can only add notes (text) to tasks.

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